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San Francisco D.A. Kamala Harris Talks To Kimberly Marteau About Her New Book Smart On Crime
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 10:00:26 in Books
“Well said,....
The War on drugs is actually a "war"on the underclass.
tm”
The War on drugs is actually a "war"on the underclass.
tm”
Selling Out in Congress
Commented Nov 25, 2009 at 09:55:21 in Politics
“I get so tired of legalistic discussionsof "rules of engagement'd
My eyes glaze over,when I hear the "history" of resolutions and violations of them dating back to the founding of the state of Isreael.
And if I hear even once more the language in Hamas' char.ter used to justify the slaughter of civillians; I'm pretty sure I'm gonna puke.
"Assymetrical warfare" is a sterilized way to describe the "ten-to-one" doctrine;
i.e....for every life we lose we will make sure to kill ten of THEM.
Any fool with eyes could see what took place in Gaza last January.....and no one needs a commission or a judge to tell them that turning loose a modern air force on massed civillians in a crowded urban setting is manifestly EVIL.
The entire operation was a "War Crime"
tm”
My eyes glaze over,when I hear the "history" of resolutions and violations of them dating back to the founding of the state of Isreael.
And if I hear even once more the language in Hamas' char.ter used to justify the slaughter of civillians; I'm pretty sure I'm gonna puke.
"Assymetrical warfare" is a sterilized way to describe the "ten-to-one" doctrine;
i.e....for every life we lose we will make sure to kill ten of THEM.
Any fool with eyes could see what took place in Gaza last January.....and no one needs a commission or a judge to tell them that turning loose a modern air force on massed civillians in a crowded urban setting is manifestly EVIL.
The entire operation was a "War Crime"
tm”
Tea Party Patriots Attack Family Who Lost Daughter And Grandchild (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 16:55:12 in Politics
“Ya know I hear the President and others decry the fact that politics is too polarized today
That "demonizing"one's political opponents is counter productive
That compromise, conciliation, and bipartisanship are laudable goals.
And all that resonates with me,......... it really does.
And then I see stuff like this and it makes me want to tear my hair and shout:
Do you SEE?....Do SEE the kind of people were up against here Mr. President?
I don't just have a "political difference" with these people
These people aren't just "misguided" or posessed of an "alternative viewpoint"
(Though they do at times seem "posessed")
How am I to REFRAIN from "demonizing" this sort of political opponent when he/she is so
Manifestly SICK...and EVIL??
It's SO very frustrating
We CAN'T let them win.....we just CAN'T
Ugh
tm”
That "demonizing"one's political opponents is counter productive
That compromise, conciliation, and bipartisanship are laudable goals.
And all that resonates with me,......... it really does.
And then I see stuff like this and it makes me want to tear my hair and shout:
Do you SEE?....Do SEE the kind of people were up against here Mr. President?
I don't just have a "political difference" with these people
These people aren't just "misguided" or posessed of an "alternative viewpoint"
(Though they do at times seem "posessed")
How am I to REFRAIN from "demonizing" this sort of political opponent when he/she is so
Manifestly SICK...and EVIL??
It's SO very frustrating
We CAN'T let them win.....we just CAN'T
Ugh
tm”
Tea Party Patriots Attack Family Who Lost Daughter And Grandchild (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 13:01:10 in Politics
“Ya know I hear the President and others decry the fact that politics is too polarized today,
that demonizing political opponents is unproductive
that "consensus" and "bipartisanship" are laudable goals
And that stuff resonates with me,...it really does......
And then I see things like this..........that make me want to tear my hair and shout:
'Do you see?...........Do you SEE the kind of people we're up against Mr. President???"
I don't just have a "political disagreement" with people like this!"........
"These people aren't just "misguided".......they don't just have an "alternate viewpoint"!
"How can I NOT "demonize"my politcal opponent we he is so manifestly SICK.....and EVIL?"
It's so VERY frustrating.....
We can't let them win.......we just CAN'T.
Ugh
tm”
that demonizing political opponents is unproductive
that "consensus" and "bipartisanship" are laudable goals
And that stuff resonates with me,...it really does......
And then I see things like this..........that make me want to tear my hair and shout:
'Do you see?...........Do you SEE the kind of people we're up against Mr. President???"
I don't just have a "political disagreement" with people like this!"........
"These people aren't just "misguided".......they don't just have an "alternate viewpoint"!
"How can I NOT "demonize"my politcal opponent we he is so manifestly SICK.....and EVIL?"
It's so VERY frustrating.....
We can't let them win.......we just CAN'T.
Ugh
tm”
Tea Party Patriots Attack Family Who Lost Daughter And Grandchild (VIDEO)
Commented Nov 23, 2009 at 12:30:43 in Politics
“nice volley Titanic”
The Republican Plan to Block Health Care Reform
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 23:39:37 in Politics
“Anyway you slice it,...Merkley is definitely a quantum leap forward
Thx for your response
tm”
Thx for your response
tm”
The Republican Plan to Block Health Care Reform
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 17:19:13 in Politics
“I'm an Oregonian....and I voted for Jeff Merkley.
That was not as easy a call to make as it might seem now.
In point of fact, I had my entire ballot filled out EXCEPT for the Senate race right up until election day.
It was a tough call to vote against Gordon Smith...who by my lights had done well by Oregon.
Smith was pretty progressive by Republican standards and I admired his coming out against the Iraq war as early as he did.
I like to think I vote for the man and not for the party, but the truth is, I voted for Jeff in order to give the President another Democratic votein the Senate.
One year later, I can't IMAGINE I almost turned down the opportunity to have such a STELLAR representavie for Oregon as Sen Merkley, and I'm very pleased by his performance to date.
The President's of course, is another matter, but that's for another day.
I hope Sen. Merkley will continue to "keep in touch" here at Huffpo & elswhere.
Around here, we like to think we "know" our Reps. and Senators a little better than folks in the mega-states do.....and Jeff's pieces here have vaulted him to "old and trusted friend" status among progressive Oregonians in record time.
Highest Regards
tm”
That was not as easy a call to make as it might seem now.
In point of fact, I had my entire ballot filled out EXCEPT for the Senate race right up until election day.
It was a tough call to vote against Gordon Smith...who by my lights had done well by Oregon.
Smith was pretty progressive by Republican standards and I admired his coming out against the Iraq war as early as he did.
I like to think I vote for the man and not for the party, but the truth is, I voted for Jeff in order to give the President another Democratic votein the Senate.
One year later, I can't IMAGINE I almost turned down the opportunity to have such a STELLAR representavie for Oregon as Sen Merkley, and I'm very pleased by his performance to date.
The President's of course, is another matter, but that's for another day.
I hope Sen. Merkley will continue to "keep in touch" here at Huffpo & elswhere.
Around here, we like to think we "know" our Reps. and Senators a little better than folks in the mega-states do.....and Jeff's pieces here have vaulted him to "old and trusted friend" status among progressive Oregonians in record time.
Highest Regards
tm”
SisterArtemis replied on Nov 22, 2009 at 13:59:05
“I'm another Oregonian who's proud to have voted for Merkley. In fact, I'm very proud of several of our Congressional Reps and Senators these days, and very nice to see their points of view featured on national media, talking sense! My kudos to Merkley, Wyden and the forever endearing DeFazio. We have a few duds here and there, but these folks represent us well.”
jashu51 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 22:48:09
“I'm an Oregonian and was not impressed with Smith, who voted lock-step with the Bush Admin when Smith was in office. When he interviewed, it was like he was giving the answer he thought would play the best depending on where he was. I don't remember his going against the war in Iraq until it was relatively safe to speak out. What particularly annoyed me was that he was not available to his constituents. You could not see him at his downtown office in Portland and if you protested you were thrown off the grounds of the building. The 1.3 million for antique golf clubs he bought, even if it was his own money, was a little off-putting as well.”
Kohimama replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 18:21:22
“Excellent post - I also thought long and hard because I believe Gordon Smith represented us well. It all came down to the fact that Smith is not pro-choice, and I knew that Merkley would always vote to protect our right to choose. I'm pleasantly surprised at his leadership and willingness to state his positions so clearly. We Oregonians are being well served by Wyden, DeFazio and Merkely. Go Ducks!”
Ron Wyden Wins Big Concession On Health Insurance Exchanges
Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 01:27:29 in Politics
“Thanks,....we LIKE it that way
tm”
tm”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 12:40:33 in Business
“a270
I've been hearing that the budget deficit is "out of control" ...and that the U.S. "will not survive" debt at the current level every single day of a long life. Were still around...
Sure it's important to work on the long term fundamentals,but our current dismal economic condition requires a somewhat shorter term mind set. Here are the most importand priorities..(in order)
They are Jobs, jobs, Jobs, JOBS, and JOBS
The time to install green and frugal "water miser" faucets on the hose bibs around your yard is NOT..while your house is ON FIRE.
Perhaps one day we could engage is a complex theoretical dicussion of defecit vs. debt..can a little infation actually be good?..etc defecit as % of GDP, or raw number etc. ..and suss out just how many Angels can dance on the Heads of EVERY PIN.”
I've been hearing that the budget deficit is "out of control" ...and that the U.S. "will not survive" debt at the current level every single day of a long life. Were still around...
Sure it's important to work on the long term fundamentals,but our current dismal economic condition requires a somewhat shorter term mind set. Here are the most importand priorities..(in order)
They are Jobs, jobs, Jobs, JOBS, and JOBS
The time to install green and frugal "water miser" faucets on the hose bibs around your yard is NOT..while your house is ON FIRE.
Perhaps one day we could engage is a complex theoretical dicussion of defecit vs. debt..can a little infation actually be good?..etc defecit as % of GDP, or raw number etc. ..and suss out just how many Angels can dance on the Heads of EVERY PIN.”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 11:20:03 in Business
“Great link PrettyinPink.....suffice it to say the Wall st. Journal and myself usually address almost every issue (especially economic ones)... diametrically opposed.
There is one potential bright spot in the piece....in the very LAST paragraph.
"investors understand a simple truth that current Washington policy makers fail to grasp.
When you repeal the Reagan economic progam,...you repeal it's results".....
To which I say, Oh please! Let it be so...and hasten the day.
regards
tm”
There is one potential bright spot in the piece....in the very LAST paragraph.
"investors understand a simple truth that current Washington policy makers fail to grasp.
When you repeal the Reagan economic progam,...you repeal it's results".....
To which I say, Oh please! Let it be so...and hasten the day.
regards
tm”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 08:01:51 in Business
“Good for Ms. Waters and the CBC members. My only question is ;...
Why ONLY these house members, and why only NOW.?
Of course, "comprehensive financial reform" is critical,,,,whatever that might involve....and it's good to know that Barney Frank is up there ramrodding that.
Events of the last several years have left us shell shocked
You never know if something called "The Omnibus Peace Freedom And Equality For All" act might turnout to be be a bill that gives Blackwater & other Mercenary-Type contractors blanket immunity from prosecution for mass murder, gang rape, and astronomical overbilling.
One thing EVERY Congressperson and CERTAINLY every ordinary American understands is that the Administrations five overriding priorites should be (in order):
jobs
jobs
jobs
JOBS and
JOBS.
The CBC should have the support of EVERY Democrat, (and plenty of Republicans)...in trying to push the President off the dime on JOBS on EVERY piece of legislation...every single day.. Apparently only the CBC has NOTICED that it doesn't seem to be OBAMA's first, second, fifth, or TENTH priority.
For an unemployed breadwinner and his/her family,......the recession ENDS the day he/she gets a decent JOB.You'd think the President and the Democratic leadership would know this without the CBC having to remind them.
tm
priority”
Why ONLY these house members, and why only NOW.?
Of course, "comprehensive financial reform" is critical,,,,whatever that might involve....and it's good to know that Barney Frank is up there ramrodding that.
Events of the last several years have left us shell shocked
You never know if something called "The Omnibus Peace Freedom And Equality For All" act might turnout to be be a bill that gives Blackwater & other Mercenary-Type contractors blanket immunity from prosecution for mass murder, gang rape, and astronomical overbilling.
One thing EVERY Congressperson and CERTAINLY every ordinary American understands is that the Administrations five overriding priorites should be (in order):
jobs
jobs
jobs
JOBS and
JOBS.
The CBC should have the support of EVERY Democrat, (and plenty of Republicans)...in trying to push the President off the dime on JOBS on EVERY piece of legislation...every single day.. Apparently only the CBC has NOTICED that it doesn't seem to be OBAMA's first, second, fifth, or TENTH priority.
For an unemployed breadwinner and his/her family,......the recession ENDS the day he/she gets a decent JOB.You'd think the President and the Democratic leadership would know this without the CBC having to remind them.
tm
priority”
Pquilson replied on Nov 20, 2009 at 09:14:11
“Joe Biden: "That three letter word: J O B S."
And you are surprised of the inaction of this administration? Why? They have no interest in you finding a job. They have interest in you being dependent on the government, thus increasing and prolonging their power. Welcome to the new feudalism.”
And you are surprised of the inaction of this administration? Why? They have no interest in you finding a job. They have interest in you being dependent on the government, thus increasing and prolonging their power. Welcome to the new feudalism.”
White House Rebuke: Angry Dems Shut Down Vote
Commented Nov 20, 2009 at 07:15:29 in Business
“Oh! I thought you were describing the " private corporations" mentioned in McCauley's post........easy mistake to make.
tm”
tm”
Dems Want Unspent TARP Funds For Main Street Bailout
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 03:14:12 in Politics
“It sure doesn't matter to the unemployed American who goes back to work because of it.....or his family, or his neighbors, or his creditors or his community......or ME
We borrow to finance pointless and never ending wars
to shower the same group that put the economy in the ditch with trillions to NOT fix it,
in fact to pay them bounuses for making it WORSE
for every single piece of pork,
for every corruption laden boodogle...
In fact for EVERY action of the Government legitimate or not... for DECADES
But let there be a proposal to DIRECTLY create a job for an unemployed American, or DIRECTLY help a family stay in their homes.... and it's
"Oh my, mightn't that involve some borrowing?? No.we can't afford that. Besides that would be socialsm,..right?"
If only it was
tm”
We borrow to finance pointless and never ending wars
to shower the same group that put the economy in the ditch with trillions to NOT fix it,
in fact to pay them bounuses for making it WORSE
for every single piece of pork,
for every corruption laden boodogle...
In fact for EVERY action of the Government legitimate or not... for DECADES
But let there be a proposal to DIRECTLY create a job for an unemployed American, or DIRECTLY help a family stay in their homes.... and it's
"Oh my, mightn't that involve some borrowing?? No.we can't afford that. Besides that would be socialsm,..right?"
If only it was
tm”
Memo to Warren Buffett: Put Down the Pom-Poms and Tell Us the Truth About the Economy
Commented Nov 18, 2009 at 00:23:30 in Business
“Well put,....the analogy is an apt one.
If the "drowning man" represents the American middle class then the free marketeers (and, to some extent, I count the Citigroup/Obama administration as such) remind me of those fellows with the metal detectors at the beach.
They will not interreupt their labors scavanging for the things of value ohers have lost,
or risk gumming up or LOSING their money-collecting machinery by otherwise lifting a finger to assist.
But should we make it to shore, they'll be the first to shake our hand, and (hopefully in the presence of cameras and microphones) assert that they "stood ready to assist if it was REALLY necessary" and that they "Knew we could do it all along"...
Scorpions indeed
Regards
tm”
If the "drowning man" represents the American middle class then the free marketeers (and, to some extent, I count the Citigroup/Obama administration as such) remind me of those fellows with the metal detectors at the beach.
They will not interreupt their labors scavanging for the things of value ohers have lost,
or risk gumming up or LOSING their money-collecting machinery by otherwise lifting a finger to assist.
But should we make it to shore, they'll be the first to shake our hand, and (hopefully in the presence of cameras and microphones) assert that they "stood ready to assist if it was REALLY necessary" and that they "Knew we could do it all along"...
Scorpions indeed
Regards
tm”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 18:36:00 in Media
“WinterParkMom
Earlier I posted a link to the entire David Brooks column Greg cites above
entitled:"TheClassWar BeforePalin" (!0/9/08)..
.In it Mr. Brooks details some of the backround to the Republican Party's concerted effort to exploit the anti-intellectualism of it's base.....
And the resultant alienation of large swaths of the educated and professional demographics.
He holds Palin up as a recent and extreme version of this "dumbing down" process.
In context, it is NOT particularly flattering to Ms. Palin, and belies the idea that Brooks is a knee-jerk neocon idealogue.
For some reason that post never made it up. I'll try that link it again. If time is a factor, the reference to Palin is in the last 5 or 6 paragraphs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/opinion/10brooks.html
Regards
tm”
Earlier I posted a link to the entire David Brooks column Greg cites above
entitled:"TheClassWar BeforePalin" (!0/9/08)..
.In it Mr. Brooks details some of the backround to the Republican Party's concerted effort to exploit the anti-intellectualism of it's base.....
And the resultant alienation of large swaths of the educated and professional demographics.
He holds Palin up as a recent and extreme version of this "dumbing down" process.
In context, it is NOT particularly flattering to Ms. Palin, and belies the idea that Brooks is a knee-jerk neocon idealogue.
For some reason that post never made it up. I'll try that link it again. If time is a factor, the reference to Palin is in the last 5 or 6 paragraphs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/opinion/10brooks.html
Regards
tm”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 13:02:39 in Media
“Apologies,
the second link does not work........NYT considers it "Archived".....but it's easy to find at NYT. It's from 10/19 2006 in which flaming right wing Neocon David Brooks was the first national columnist to publicly urge Barack Obama to run for the Presidency in 2008.
tm”
the second link does not work........NYT considers it "Archived".....but it's easy to find at NYT. It's from 10/19 2006 in which flaming right wing Neocon David Brooks was the first national columnist to publicly urge Barack Obama to run for the Presidency in 2008.
tm”
Sarah Palin: Newsweek Cover Showing My Legs "Sexist" (PHOTOS)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 11:24:07 in Media
“Sarah Palin's credibility on "sexism"
registers about the same number as the night-time temperature in Wasilla,Alaska about now.
tm”
registers about the same number as the night-time temperature in Wasilla,Alaska about now.
tm”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 11:10:23 in Media
“David Brooks has never said that Sarah Palin is qualified for the Presidency..
tm”
tm”
ProfessorDuh replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 11:47:16
“But when it counted, he refused to say that he knew her to be UNQUALIFIED. A cowardly, tacit endorsement that endangered the republic.”
David Brooks on Palin: A Profile in Cowardice
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 11:01:06 in Media
“Aparrently I'm one of a minority of Lefties who likes David Brooks.
Brooks is usually a pretty good read, and has a knack for discovering and describing interesting trends, both social and political.
As for the hard-core neocon idealogue I often see Brooks desribed as in THESE "pages"?......
.I've read and listened to him for years, and I just haven't seen it.
He's very seldom shrill.
That's why, like Greg Mitchell, I found his choice of words here a tad unfortunate.
It's easy to forget that for some years Brooks had fairly steady access to Sen. McCain, and held him in high regard. After the Palin pick...it was clear to ME at least that Brooks was as apalled as the rest of us.
THERE'S a scoop huh? "Intellectual fails to see credible President in Palin"
I think it's unrealistic to expect Brooks to have more forcefully excoriated McCain publicly......both out of personal loyalty, and because of the first word in David's job description, which is "conservative".
Besides, there was no shortage of voices, (mine among them), trumpeting the rank ABSURDITY of McCains choice from the housetops.
In short Greg Mitchell and I disagree .....which doesn't happen all that often.
A Russian/American friend of mine has a phrase Brooks might like to borrow in response to crtiques like this one.
Roughly translated:
"I've opened my coat for you,......don't ask me to take off my shirt"
Regards
tm”
Brooks is usually a pretty good read, and has a knack for discovering and describing interesting trends, both social and political.
As for the hard-core neocon idealogue I often see Brooks desribed as in THESE "pages"?......
.I've read and listened to him for years, and I just haven't seen it.
He's very seldom shrill.
That's why, like Greg Mitchell, I found his choice of words here a tad unfortunate.
It's easy to forget that for some years Brooks had fairly steady access to Sen. McCain, and held him in high regard. After the Palin pick...it was clear to ME at least that Brooks was as apalled as the rest of us.
THERE'S a scoop huh? "Intellectual fails to see credible President in Palin"
I think it's unrealistic to expect Brooks to have more forcefully excoriated McCain publicly......both out of personal loyalty, and because of the first word in David's job description, which is "conservative".
Besides, there was no shortage of voices, (mine among them), trumpeting the rank ABSURDITY of McCains choice from the housetops.
In short Greg Mitchell and I disagree .....which doesn't happen all that often.
A Russian/American friend of mine has a phrase Brooks might like to borrow in response to crtiques like this one.
Roughly translated:
"I've opened my coat for you,......don't ask me to take off my shirt"
Regards
tm”
JDReign replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 16:06:00
“I like him too. Because hes at least fair half the time”
The Third Annual Huffington Post "Tell Us What You're Cooking For Thanksgiving This Year That You Didn't Cook Last Year"
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 04:30:27 in Style
“We miss you Norah............write more often
Tick-tock
tm”
Tick-tock
tm”
Hillary Clinton Talks 'Big Crush' On David Miliband (PHOTOS, POLL)
Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 04:25:02 in Style
“Let's get it right this time,......She IS a classy lady, and her private life is none of our damn business......
She's the U.S. Secretary of State......like Jefferson. or Madison, or Hay, or Dulles, or Kissinger, or Vance, or Baker, or Albright, or Powell.
Let's judge her by THAT standard....not her make-up, hair, clothing or CRUSH...ugh
tm”
She's the U.S. Secretary of State......like Jefferson. or Madison, or Hay, or Dulles, or Kissinger, or Vance, or Baker, or Albright, or Powell.
Let's judge her by THAT standard....not her make-up, hair, clothing or CRUSH...ugh
tm”
StopSexismNow replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 17:46:49
“You are correct Tommy. Thanks for making that point. Fanned.”
Flidais replied on Nov 17, 2009 at 16:47:02
“Ben Franklin was a diplomat too. Slept around quite a bit, and if I remember correctly, even had an STD or too.
Let's not judge her by that standard...”
Let's not judge her by that standard...”
Palin Suggests Evolution Not Real In "Going Rogue"
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 12:01:59 in Politics
“Excellect volley,...." Meliz"
tm”
tm”
Palin Suggests Evolution Not Real In "Going Rogue"
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00:34 in Politics
“Palin may not believe in Gravity............it's merely a theory, after all.
Regards
tm”
Regards
tm”
Palin Suggests Evolution Not Real In "Going Rogue"
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:58:17 in Politics
“Do you believe in Gravity? It's just a theory after all...
Regards
tm”
Regards
tm”
How Sarah Palin Could Win The 2012 GOP Nomination
Commented Nov 16, 2009 at 11:44:55 in Politics
“Keep the faith baby...It's just getting good.
(See above)
tm”
(See above)
tm”
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